Set of 12 antique Christofle Starter/luncheon forks- Chinon - France, 1897

A set of 12 antique Christofle starter/luncheon forks from the Chinon collection, dating from 1890-1900. These pieces have a heart-shaped fillet line at the bottom of the stem. The Chinon collection was finally discontinued in 2016, marking the end of a 160-year legacy.

The pieces are in good condition, with signs of wear appropriate to their age (some silver loss on the underside of the teeth).

Length: 17.8cm

Marked on the back of the stems with [C-Scales-C for Christofle & Cie/Charles Christofle][CHRISTOFLE]